KSCDC to set up Poshaka Samrudhi farm at Kottiyam KSCDC to set up Poshaka Samrudhi farm at Kottiyam The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023
RSS’s farmer’s body asks Haryana government to immediately withdraw permission for testing of GM crops BKS wrote a letter to Haryana CM Khattar demanding immediately the withdrawal of the permission given by the Haryana govt. for any kind of testing and cultivation of GM crops The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Leaf-spot disease leaves areca growers worried, and more The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023
EU’s biodiversity law under threat from centre-right MEPs The EPP, the European parliament’s largest group, says it supports climate goals but objects to ‘bad proposal’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2023
Federal assistance sought for northeastern vineyards, orchards hit by late frost Vineyards and apple orchards across the Northeast are still gauging damage from a late-season frost in May that wiped out a third to most of the crop for some growers who say it's the worst frost damage they've ever seen The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
Training event slated as part of bid to upgrade agro-processing The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) is pushing ahead with a plan to improve the agro-processing industry across six countries under the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) pact by exploring the status of agrobusiness in Myanmar. Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2023
KPRS demands withdrawal of circular on linking Aadhaar with farm pumpsets Activists of Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS) staged a demonstration outside the headquarters of Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company Limited (GESCOM) in Kalaburagi on Tuesday demanding that the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) circular on linking Aadhaar with irrigation pumpsets of below 10 HP within six months, be withdrawn. The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023
Kurubur Shanthakumar-led farmers’ group opposes withdrawal of anti-cattle slaughter law The Federation of Farmers’ Associations of Karnataka, led by Kurubur Shanthakumar, has opposed any move to withdraw the anti-cattle slaughter law prevailing in the State. The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023
4.01 lakh hectares of agricultural land to come under Kharif sowing in Yadgir district Although only Shorapur taluk received a good spell of rainfall recently, farmers across Yadgir district are expecting widespread rainfall soon to revive sowing activities for the 2023-24 Kharif season. And, in anticipation, they have started preparing their land to take up sowing for this season. The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023
MSP demand | NH-44 remains blocked at Pipli in Haryana as talks between farmers, district administration fail Farmers blocked the NH in Pipli in Haryana’s Kurukshetra district for a second day on June 13, 2023 over the MSP for sunflower seeds, with Rakesh Tikait asking the State government to accept the demand or send farmers to jail The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023
Four farmers handcuffed while being taking to court Four farmers who were being brought to court after their remand period was completed were transported by the police in handcuffs violating all norms The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023
Clarkson's Farm season 3: where to watch, recaps, trailer, and everything we know Clarkson's Farm season 3 takes us back to Diddly Squat Farm once again. WhatToWatch · Jun 13, 2023
EU Commission chief talks with Brazil's president about stalled trade deal European Comission President Ursula von der Leyen has met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a bid to get a free trade deal moving again The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Explained | Will a hike in MSP help farmers? How the minimal hike in MSPs won’t help farmers The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023 Govt. to consider cloud seeding if monsoon is delayed The State government will consider cloud seeding if the monsoon rain is delayed beyond a week, Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy said on Monday.
The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023 Transformation in farm sector essential for making India a developed country, says ICAR Director-General Director-General of Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) Himanshu Pathak has emphasised the need for bringing about a transformation in the farm sector to make India a developed country from a developing country. Delivering his address at the 36th annual convocation of the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) held at…
The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023 Kerala offers no delectable prospects for honey farmers Apiculturists in Kerala struggle to sell honey in the open market because of a host of reasons, including poor procurement.
The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023 PM Modi to chair G-20 final meeting in Delhi on Sept. 9, 10: Kishan He said prior to that, a three-day agriculture working group of ministers is scheduled to be held at Hitex Convention on June 15-17.
The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023 Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway after mahapanchayat seeking MSP for sunflower seed The “MSP Dilao, Kisan Bachao mahapanchayat”, called by Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) (Charuni), was held at a grain market in Pipli close to National Highway-44. After the mahapanchayat the farmers gathered on the highway, blocking it.
WEKU · Jun 12, 2023 Children as young as 12 work legally on farms, despite years of efforts to change law As some states look to roll back child labor laws, Democrats in Congress introduce a bill to increase protections for children working in agriculture that would raise the minimum age to 14.
Birmingham Post · Jun 12, 2023 Devon feed mill reopens following £4m investment Lifton Feed Mill's upgrade will boost Mole Valley Farmers manufacturing capabilities
The Hindu · Jun 11, 2023 University to confer honorary doctorate on native healer, grassroots inventor University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, will confer honorary doctorates to Tulasi Gowda, native healer and environmentalist, and Abdul Khadar Nadakattin, grassroots inventor. The honoris causa Ph.Ds will be awarded during the university’s convocation in Dharwad on Monday.
The Guardian - US · Jun 11, 2023 ‘A gastronomic experience’: the US schools serving local veggies and edible flowers over frozen food With locally grown Valencia oranges, watermelon radish and broccolini, kids enjoy nutritious meals – while small farmers and the community also benefit
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023 Following owners, thousands of cows, buffaloes evacuated away from restive Philippine volcano Philippine authorities are evacuating more than 2,000 cows and water buffaloes away from a restive volcano to minimize potential losses in case of a major eruption
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2023 Ignoring the science: we do it at our peril – over Covid and the environment The role of industrial farming in wrecking the climate and biodiversity has been given woefully limited attention